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Eye Seems To Have Light Tan Colored Discharge, Was Being Bothered By Lash Earlier In The Day. Pink Eye Or Irritation?
After I took a shower this evening, I had an eye lash that was bothering my eye. Since then my eye has had a lot of light tannish colored discharge . Do I have pink eye or is my eye just irritated from rubbing it to get the lash out? It is red and slightly puffy but I think that is just from rubbing it. I also have a 17 month old, can he get it if I have pink eye?
Thu, 3 Jan 2013
Hello,
It is likely that the eyelash has bothered you and incited an allergic reaction too. It is likely to subside in a day or two. You can put lubricating eye drops such as refresh tears for a soothening effect. In case it is a pink eye , it will begin to water, become red or pink, cause discomfort. Viral conjunctivitis is the most common form of pink eye and yes , it is very contagious.However it is self limiting and will gradually disappear with a week or two. But the likelihood of an allergic reaction seems more likely in your case.
Regards
Dr.Anupama
It is likely that the eyelash has bothered you and incited an allergic reaction too. It is likely to subside in a day or two. You can put lubricating eye drops such as refresh tears for a soothening effect. In case it is a pink eye , it will begin to water, become red or pink, cause discomfort. Viral conjunctivitis is the most common form of pink eye and yes , it is very contagious.However it is self limiting and will gradually disappear with a week or two. But the likelihood of an allergic reaction seems more likely in your case.
Regards
Dr.Anupama
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